WOOD CARVING (Practical ) : Study the quality& Character
of the wood to be selected – proper tools & instruments – cutting The
wood into ‘g’ type & different sizes; draw figures on the wood and carve
them for making wooden statues.

SYLLABUS SECOND YEAR 70 CREDITS

SCULPTURE (SIRPAM) Theory: Learning the differences
in the full size statues of Amman (deity) – different dimensions and
shapes of the bases – figure and style of various vaganas.

WOOD CARVING (Practical): Giving fine touch to the
wood carving – use of emery sheets – applying varnish coating: selecting
& shaping the wood to form KEDAGAM (Stand) and Vaganam to proper measurement
– selecting the wood and carving to get final figure divine appearance.

SYLLABUS THIRD YEAR 70 CREDITS

SCULPTURE (SIRPAM) Theory: Learning the full details
and differences between KEDAGAM (stand) CAR, RATHAM “Relative dimensions:
Measurements / Shape of different KEDAGAMS – Preparation of Ratham (Temple
car) in different shape, size and their use on Proper Festival day

WOOD CARVING (Practical) : Selection of wood for
making kedagam of proper size and measurement – car making from selection
of wood to designing and carving out – Amalgamating the cut and carved
pieces to form fine shape – painting and polishing for elegant appearance.

SANSKRIT : Complete study of various slokas on car
making – size and proper measurements – running them on rood safely.

DRAWING: Drawing the CARS in different dimensions
no: of wooden status – drawing full images and decorating the status
– comparing the drawing CARS in nearly Temples.

WOOD CARVING (Practical): Selecting the wood on the
basis of measurements – carving and making parts of the CAR like wheels,
base, Peedam etc individually – Amalgamating the different parts into
full shape, varnish & paint to give divine look.

Note: 1 Credit = 15 hours of work : More emphasis is laid on hands
– on work (Practical aspect )